In the year 2260, humanity has expanded beyond the confines of Earth, establishing thriving colonies across the galaxy. As an economist on the bustling space colony of Nova Terra, you're at the forefront of a new era of intergalactic trade. The Galactic Trade Network (GTN) is the lifeblood of the cosmos, a complex web of supply and demand spanning countless planets and commodities.
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to navigate this intricate network, predict market trends, optimise trade routes, and ensure the prosperity of your colony. But beware, the cosmos is full of surprises, and the economy of the stars is as volatile as it is vast.
Theme: Participants are economists in a futuristic space colony, predicting market trends and optimising trade.
Puzzle: Provided with a dataset of intergalactic commodity prices and trade volumes, participants must forecast prices and suggest profitable trade routes.
Skills Tested: Time series forecasting, network analysis, risk assessment.
Dataset: Simulated prices and trade volumes for various planets and commodities.